Health Services

Nursing Services

Inpatient Services
Emergency Room
Outpatient Services
Diabetes

Inpatient Services

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Maniilaq Health Center provides inpatient services to the community in a 17-bed comprehensive medical/telemetry care unit; which includes a low stimulation room to address behavioral health needs as well as a standalone OB department. MHC’s OB department consists of four of these beds in a separate obstetric/labor and delivery unit that includes a newborn nursery and two birthing rooms. The inpatient unit also provides palliative care services to the community. MHC upholds a unique practice in rural Alaska.  Rather than caring for a specific population or a specific practice, the MHC nurse must have knowledge and experience to care for the population across the lifespan in all areas of treatment services provided by the hospital.

Emergency Room

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY? PLEASE DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY.

Maniilaq Health Center provides all levels of emergency care in our 5-bed unit, twenty-four hours a day seven days a week. The emergency department is designed to provide rapid and varied emergency care, especially for those with sudden and acute illness or who are victims of trauma. A triage system is used to screen patients and to determine priority of needs. Illness and injuries that are severe are stabilized for transportation in conjunction with Guardian Flight to a higher level of care.  Our nurses are trained to care for patients from birth and throughout the lifespan. All staff in our emergency department maintains Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Life Support training for the safety of our community.

Outpatient Services

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Clinic hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

This department is designed to meet all of the primary care, pediatric and women’s health needs of the Northwest Borough and Point Hope. Services are provided by Physicians, Nurse Practioners, Midwives and Nurses. The outpatient department serves as the Doctor’s Office for our community.  Clients are grouped into teams, which consist of a Provider, Nurse and Case Manager to maintain continuity of care. MHC is able to provide all services from Prenatal care to Geriatrics. The outpatient department has access to many auxiliary services such as Lab, X-ray, Physical Therapy and Specialty consultants both local and in Anchorage to meet our care needs. The outpatient department must meet community goals through the Government Performance and Reporting Act (GPRA) to insure quality health care is being provided to the community. Maniilaq Health Center met 100% of these goals in 2015. Appointments are taken Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm excluding national holidays.

Diabetes

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The Maniilaq Diabetes Program is a grant funded, pharmacist led service dedicated to supporting people living within the Northwest Arctic who have or at risk for developing. The program is led by a board-certified pharmacist and includes a registered dietitian and experienced support staff. Together, our team works closely with patients, families, and local care teams to improve diabetes related outcomes.

We provide both direct patient care and community outreach. Through clinics, education, and local events, we aim to promote the health benefits of traditional subsistence foods and active lifestyles. These cultural practices play an important role in diabetes prevention and management.

The Diabetes Program is a referral-based service, though self-referrals are welcome. We help individuals set and reach blood glucose goals through personalized guidance on nutrition, physical activity, and when appropriate, medications. Our goal is to empower people with the knowledge, tools, and ongoing support they need to live healthier and happier lives.